The Future Post | Vol. VIII
We’re going back to the future, so to speak. We’ve held off on sending out Future Post’s while we all navigate what’s going on in the world. I think we’re all still figuring out exactly how to navigate, but, we want to keep looking forward and sharing stories that give us hope about the future.
There are plenty of grim news stories about the state of the world. We’ve consciously avoided those stories here, not because they’re not important, but because this isn’t the place for them. You’ll find some regularly scheduled programming below…the environment, coming out of the crisis, architecture, and art.
Thank you for all of your support through this and enjoy.
The End of Fast Fashion Is Closer Than You Think
As we emerge from a decade that witnessed the birth of Instagram, the urgent real-world effects of climate change and the bankruptcy of industry kings — from Forever 21 to entire shopping malls — a message emerges: The future of fashion will be shaped by brands that are spry enough to navigate a world where mindful consumption is the new form of currency.
read the full story >>>(paper mag)
Mayson Goes Circular
Our clothes are designed to worn.... a lot. Inevitably, coffee spills and shirts catch/rip. If they can’t be mended and you’re done with them, give them back so we can give them new life. Mayson
Shop your future uniform >>>(Mayson)
The world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood now has its first houses
In a rural area on the outskirts of a town in Southern Mexico, a giant, 33-foot-long 3D printer recently built the walls of the first homes in the world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood.
read the full story >>>(fast company)
‘Put Earth first’: can a greener, fairer fashion industry emerge from crisis?
While sections of the fashion industry already knew they could not continue on their current trajectory, it was inconceivable that brands could be forced to slow down, let alone stop production altogether. But that is what has happened as famous names from Prada to Zara have turned their production lines to making medical gowns and masks, and luxury houses have changed from making perfume to sanitizers. It’s an unprecedented interruption of an industry that has relied on speeding from one season’s sales to the next. And it is bringing with it a new sense of connectedness, responsibility and empathy.
read the full story >>>(the gaurdian)
Frida Kahlo virtual house tour
Take a virtual tour of “La Casa Azul”, the Friday Kahlo museum in Mexico
FUTURE FEATURE: Arturo Torres
We’re geeking out over Arturo’s work. He has been producing a series during this downtime called ‘facetimes’ where he captures moments while facetiming on an ipad. See all of his series in the link below.